Vehicle all-wheel drive control system
US11186172B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2400/424
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes a first axle, a second axle, a driveshaft, a first clutch, a second clutch, a third clutch, and a controller. The second axle has first and second half shafts. The second axle has first and second wheels. The driveshaft is disposed between the first and second axles and is coupled to the second axle. The first clutch is configured to selectively couple the driveshaft to the first axle. The second clutch is configured to selectively couple the first wheel to the first half shaft. The third clutch is configured to selectively couple the second wheel to the second half shaft. The controller is programmed to control the clutches to connect the second axle to the first axle via the driveshaft.
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